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Degree Resources

Get the nuts and bolts information, resources, handbooks, and forms you need for degree planning, writing your portfolio, meeting degree requirements, and more.  

  • Handbooks
  • Forms
  • Degree Planning Resources
  • Fulfilling Gen Eds
  • Taking Time Off
  • Advising Videos
Academic Support

In addition to your academic advising team, UMass Amherst offers you a slate of academic support services designed to help you stay on track academically and push you past the finish line.

  • Library
  • Tutoring
  • Disability Services
  • Learning Online/Study Tips
Career Services

Whether you’re looking to change careers or explore new opportunities in your current field, UMass Amherst offers a variety of career services to help you make the most of your degree.

  • Handshake
  • Career Advising Appointments
  • Job Application Reviews
  • Career Fairs and Events
  • Alumni Resources
Community Resources

You are not alone. Community resources are available to support you on your journey. Connect with affinity groups, get help with childcare, talk with fellow students and alumni, and more. 

  • Active Military and Veterans
  • Child Care
  • Success Coaching
  • Student Support Request
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Friends of UWW
  • UWW on Facebook
Forms

Find the forms you may need as a UWW Interdisciplinary Studies student, including: 

  • Evaluation for Credit
  • Independent Learning
  • Reactivation
  • Class Drop
  • Extended Payment Plan
Technical Support

From technical requirements for online learning to getting tech help and free software, learn about the computer support available to you as a UMass Amherst student. 

  • IT Guide for Students
  • Technical Support
  • Computer Requirements
  • Getting a New Computer 
  • Free Software
Scholarships

Each year, UMass Amherst and UWW award thousands in scholarship assistance. Learn more about scholarship and microgrant funds, and how you can apply. 

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Meet Your Support Team

Learn about and connect with the advisors, faculty, and staff who are here for you every step of the way. 

Interdisciplinary Studies Faculty and Staff Learn more.

Top Announcements

Lifelong Learner Juniper Institute
Tutoring Options for Summer 2023
Tutoring is available for a variety of summer online courses.
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Summer Writing Center Schedule Announced
The Writing Center will be open for students, faculty, and staff.
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New Student Orientation Materials Available
You can review a webinar video recording and the PowerPoint used.
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Fee Updates in Effect Summer 2023
Learn about changes to the cost per credit and two other fees.
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Apply for an Early Childhood Educators Scholarship
Applications for 2023–24 are open April 1 to August 1.
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Summer Registration Open
Registration for both summer sessions is open.
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UWW Welcomes New Career Advisor
Make an advising appointment with her on Handshake.
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Graduation

You did it! Learn everything you need to know about graduating and about your commencement ceremonies. 

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